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The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported in southern Iran, raising fears of a renewed cycle of escalation between Washington and Tehran.
Qatar is spearheading diplomatic efforts with Oman and Pakistan to ease US-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that continued closure risks wider regional conflict. Doha also criticizes Israel for exploiting the war to alter realities in Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to return to the terms of a temporary agreement with the US if Washington honors its commitments, following renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement came after the first direct clash between the two countries in nearly a month.
President Trump vows a strong response to Iran's missile attack on a US base in Jordan, raising fears of prolonged Gulf conflict. Analysts say Washington may adopt a 'no war, no peace' strategy of periodic strikes, but sustainability is questioned amid ammunition shortages and low approval ratings.
Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Tuesday as US-Iran tensions escalated after fresh strikes, with Brent trading above $91 a barrel. The market remains volatile amid fears of prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US said it struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island to prevent mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts doubt the claim. Iran has demonstrated rocket-based mining with the Fajr-5 system, prompting concerns about the strait's safety.
Iran confirmed attacks on US military bases in Jordan and the UAE as retaliation for a US strike on Larak Island, marking the first direct clash since late July. The US and its allies intercepted some strikes, but tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional security.
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned a US attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law. Tehran reaffirmed its commitment to territorial integrity and warned of a strong response, while urging the international community to act.
Iran's IRGC has vowed to retaliate after a US attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The strike has heightened Gulf tensions, with analysts warning of a new phase of confrontation and global calls for restraint.
